Sr Investment Operations Data Analyst I at Pacific Life

Newport Beach, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Insurance, Investments, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in investment operations, data management, or a related financial services role
  • College degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent work experience
  • Strong understanding of Security Master data and investment instruments
  • Proficiency in data querying tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Excel)
  • Experience with trading platforms, investment accounting systems, and custodian data feeds
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
  • Demonstrate ownership and accountability for data accuracy and integrity
  • Work effectively across departments and with external partners
  • Manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs
  • Ensure high-quality outputs and thorough analysis

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily reconciliation of Security Master data across internal and external systems
  • Track and maintain updates to security attributes including coupons, schedules, ratings, and payment terms
  • Research and resolve discrepancies between trading and accounting systems
  • Leverage querying tools to extract and analyze targeted security details
  • Run automated validation checks to identify and address data quality issues
  • Create and maintain reports to identify missing or inconsistent data
  • Collaborate with Operations, Accounting & Reporting (A&R), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and other teams to ensure data accuracy
  • Produce timely and accurate 'gold-copy' investment data across assigned domains
  • Execute and analyze daily and periodic data quality control queries
  • Troubleshoot and resolve data feed issues, escalating when necessary
  • Support regulatory and internal reporting requirements
  • Identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions to enhance data quality and operational efficiency
  • Conduct root cause analysis of data errors and implement corrective actions
  • Develop deep knowledge of assigned funds and securities to support global operational processes
  • Participate in system testing, monitoring, and project-related activities
  • Create, maintain, and enhance procedures and workflows to support data integrity and compliance
  • Monitor end-of-day processing to ensure accurate data flow to downstream systems
  • Provide support for ad hoc requests and coverage for team responsibilities as needed

Skills

Data Reconciliation
Security Master
Querying Tools
Data Validation
Reporting
Data Governance
Fixed Income Operations
Discrepancy Resolution

Pacific Life

About Pacific Life

Newport Beach, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1868Year Founded
$189.4MTotal Funding
N/ACompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition in annuities market from companies like Prudential and MetLife.
Potential financial exposure from significant real estate investments.
Integration challenges with Selerix could affect customer satisfaction.

Differentiation

Pacific Life partners with T. Rowe Price for innovative Lifetime Income solutions.
Recognized as a top community-minded company, enhancing brand reputation and trust.
Real-time integration with Selerix improves benefits administration accuracy and efficiency.

Upsides

Lifetime Income solution attracts clients seeking secure retirement options.
Enhanced annuity products offer flexibility and growth, increasing product attractiveness.
Strong real estate financing position opens more sector opportunities.

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